ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The transition to practice for new graduate nurses poses distinct challenges at the point of care. The complicated work environment necessitates a preceptorship model that maintains safety at all times. METHOD: This study used survey, focus groups, and interviews to assess the effects of the married state preceptorship model (MSPM) on the experiences and perceptions of the new nurses and preceptors in a hospital setting. RESULTS: The result validated the original findings from the new nurses' survey, indicating all (N = 28, 100%) of the new nurses found the MSPM to be beneficial, promote safety, and lessen anxiety, and 27 (96%) thought it helped them to assume a full patient load. The preceptors' survey revealed that 29 (97%) of the preceptors thought the MSPM promoted safety, 30 (100%) thought it boosted confidence, and 30 (100%) believed it meet the needs of the new nurses. CONCLUSION: The study showed same thematic saturation on partnership, critical thinking, learning, and transition. The change in culture has been strengthened in the replicate study referring to their acclimatization in the unit through the MSPM. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2016;47(11):511-517.
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Attitude of Health Personnel , Clinical Competence , Inservice Training/organization & administration , Nursing Staff, Hospital/psychology , Preceptorship/organization & administration , Adult , Female , Focus Groups , Hospitals, Community , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Models, Nursing , Northwestern United States , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The nursing shortage requires new graduate registered nurses (RNs) to work at the bedside, often leading to a shortened orientation period and increased stress. In the Married State Preceptorship Model (MSPM), the preceptor and the preceptee work together as the new graduate RN transitions to the bedside while maintaining safety and quality. This study explored first-year turnover rates of new graduate RNs and new graduate RNs' and preceptors' perceptions of the MSPM in transitioning new graduate RNs to practice. METHODS: Focus groups and surveys were used with 108 new graduate RNs and 100 preceptors. RESULTS: Four themes emerged for new graduate RNs: partnership, critical thinking, learning, and transition. A statistically significant decrease in turnover rates was seen with MSPM versus traditional precepting. Survey data found that new graduate RNs and preceptors perceived the MSPM as promoting safety and reducing anxiety. CONCLUSION: The MSPM allows organizations to retain a quality nursing work force focused on safety patient care by transitioning new graduate RNs into the practice setting.
